HB288 Summary

• Renames the "Division of Research" to the "Division of Legislative Services" to better reflect its expanded responsibilities including bill drafting, code editing, task force staffing, printing, constituent services, and regulatory publications

• Standardizes the job title of the Director throughout Delaware Code and ensures reports to the Division are submitted to both the Director and Librarian

• Changes references from "Legislative Council" to the Division in specified sections to align law with current operational practice

• Makes technical corrections to conform existing law to Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual standards, including gender-neutral language requirements

• Effective date: November 6, 2024, coinciding with the start of the 153rd General Assembly